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A romcom chosen by a women who doesn’t like romcoms, join myself and TV presenter Elaine Crowley as we discuss the myriad charms of Hugh and Sandra, chat about live tv, celebrity crushes and our inner nerds. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A slight change of pace to round out January, in which I chat to one of my own personal heroes of cinema - the incredible composer Alan Menken. His work for Disney soundtracked all our childhoods, so tune in to hear me fangirl like I’ve never fangirled before! Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Pharmaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s something about a gentle, kind voice you’ve been aware of basically your entire life that makes a gal feel safe and sound, so I was thrilled when TV and radio legend Ian Dempsey agreed to be my guest - and of course he picked the King of dad romcoms to discuss…  Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Pharmaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk to skincare guru and beauty entrepreneur Jenn Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, about “overnight success”, resolutions for 2026 and the work of Jane Austen living on through her favourite romcom, Clueless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year, lovers! We kick off 2026 with a bang - literally - chatting the sexy teen romance with an edge with my friend, Below Deck chief stew and proud Dub, Daisy Kelliher.  Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Pharmaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas, lovers! Settle in for some festive madness as the glitzy, glam James and I attempt to dissect ten interlocking storylines but keep getting distracted by plot holes and sexy people.  Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first of two Christmas specials, I chat the love-it-or-hate-it festive Rom com classic with FM104’s resident curry expert, the fabulous Crossy. We talk strange family dynamics, meeting your heroes and missing the kate, Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbra Streisand and Miriam O’Callaghan - what a combination! I’m joined by the Queen of Irish current affairs to chat about fate, romance and being the person a world leader chose to publicly come out to - and why.  Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, we get to discuss Reese Witherspoon, in a career-defining role as the sorority sister turned legal hotshot. Social media superstar Kayleigh joins me to chat terrible flirting, learning to love yourself and following a man cross country to Harvard Law School - what, like it’s hard?! Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we revisit a boy meets girl story that’s more com than rom - and perhaps not even very good when rewatched through a 2025 lens. Still, my wonderful guest very much made up for her movie choice with her trademark wit, empathy and honesty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m joined by broadcaster Carl Mullan who tells us his own beautiful friends to lovers story with wife Aisling through the lens of When Harry Met Sally - my own favourite romcom of all time, and widely regarded to be the best ever made. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish broadcasting legend Kathryn Thomas joins me to chat It’s Complicated — Meryl Streep’s most chaotic, post-divorce romcom — and why it hits differently in midlife. We talk bad boys of the past, good men of the present, and how Kathryn travelled the world on RTÉ’s dime in her twenties. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care. Midroll advert by ODEON Cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Halloween, witches and warlocks! My first return guest Jenny Claffey is back to discuss the sexy camp mania that is the first Twilight movie - Edward’s cheekbones, Bella’s lip-biting and Jacob’s wig, as well as the Mormon influence on vampire lore, and my own tales of working at KISS Magazine at the height of Twi-hard Mania! Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care  Midroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s spooky season, so of course we’re talking spooky rom-coms until Halloween arrives! 👻💞 This week we’re diving into a stone-cold classic starring romantic queens Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Muireann and I completely fangirl over sexy 90s witches, diabolical love interests, and quite possibly the most fabulous house ever to appear on film. Light a candle, pour a potion (or a glass of wine), and join us for a little Practical Magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back for Season Three, and I’m kicking things off with a true literary rockstar – Cecelia Ahern, the author of PS I Love You and the brand new Paper Heart. I can’t lie, I fangirled just a little! Once I pulled myself together, the two of us dived straight into one of the most beloved and successful romcoms of all time: Nora Ephron’s Sleepless in Seattle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.